please ignorre this message, if you are not looking for a job. The following job offer is not in isotopes, but it involves samping for isotopic measurements. The major required skills are experience in and dedication to quantitative gas analysis for monitoring the atmosphere of our planet. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Max-Planck-Institut fuer Biogeochemie For measurements of atmospheric trace gases related to the global carbon cycle we are looking immediately for an Experimental Scientist . The position is for 5 years. The applicant will participate in the design, building and operation of instrumentation for continental measurement stations (tall towers - one of them in Siberia). Trace gases include CO2, CO, CH4 and their isotopes, O2/N2 and SF6 or C2CL4. Typical techniques are GC, NDIR, flask sampling, micrometeorology. Data management, quality control and analysis are essential elements, including data transfer via satellite from the measurement stations to Jena. Expertise in the following areas is desired: - GC technology - Quantitative high precision gas analysis - Analytical instrumentation - Quality control of experimental data The successful applicant should - hold a PhD or equivalent in Physics, Physical Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry with a proven record in handling instrumentation - have experience in data management and quality control with computers - like to travel and work in a young and energetic team dedicated to accomplish the tasks - have good communication skills in english. If you are interested please contact Willi A. Brand ([log in to unmask]) or Manuel Gloor ([log in to unmask]) or send your application by email or mail to Manuel Gloor, Max-Planck-Institut fuer Biogeochemie, Postfach 100164, D-07701 Jena, Germany. -- ‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰ Willi A. Brand, Stable Isotope Laboratory [log in to unmask] Max-Planck-Institute for Biogeochemistry Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10, 07745 Jena, Germany Tel +49-3641-643718 P.O.Box 100164, 07701 Jena, Germany Fax: +49-3641-643710 http://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/pages/public/Iso+Gas-Lab/BGC_Gaslab.html http://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/pages/public/Iso+Gas-Lab/BGC_Isolab.html ‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰‰